Holy Cross Crusaders @ Lafayette Leopards
Petrie sets frosh scoring record, Lafayette beats Holy Cross
EASTON, Pa. -- Alex Petrie nailed seven from long range for 29 points as Lafayette evened its Patriot League record by beating Holy Cross 60-48 on Tuesday night.
Petrie, who made all seven of Lafayette's shots from distance, set a freshman scoring record for the Leopards (3-10, 1-1). He was 7 of 8 from beyond the arc and 8 of 12 from the floor. He also dropped in all six free-throw attempts.
Matt Klinewski added 17 points and Paulius Zalys chipped in seven points with nine rebounds for Lafayette.
The Leopards, who lost their conference opener to Lehigh 79-74 on Friday night, dominated the second half 39-24 against Holy Cross. Trailing 24-21 at the break, Petrie nailed a trey to start the second period and Lafayette took the lead for good when Petrie drilled another trey at the 17:18 mark.
Karl Charles had 13 points to lead Holy Cross (3-10, 0-2), which made just 2 of 24 from long range.
Game Information
Easton, PA
Referee:Tim Kelly
Referee:Lionel Butler
Referee:Brandon Cruz
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 13-1 | - | 21-6 |
| Colgate | 10-4 | 3 | 16-11 |
| Lehigh | 8-6 | 5 | 12-15 |
| American University | 7-7 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Boston University | 7-7 | 6 | 12-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 7-7 | 6 | 11-16 |
| Bucknell | 5-9 | 8 | 8-19 |
| Lafayette | 5-9 | 8 | 8-19 |
| Army | 4-10 | 9 | 10-17 |
| Holy Cross | 4-10 | 9 | 9-18 |
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